Potholes have long been a persistent problem for drivers in Houston.

It's unfortunately a part of driving in Houston, so here's what you should know if/when your car hits a pothole.

Potholes are plaguing a southwest Houston post office.

It's unfortunately a part of driving in Houston, so here's what you should know if/when your car hits a pothole.

The lawsuit alleges the City had previous knowledge of that street’s condition saying “it had been previously reported to the City of Houston” and either did not get fixed or wasn’t done properly.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said between 10-15 vehicles suffered flat tires due to a large pothole in the westbound/inbound lanes of East Freeway in Channelview.

A look at the top 25 worst roads in Houston according the Houston Public Works Department.

Are you a victim of potholes in the Houston area? Have you had to reroute and commute a longer distance to avoid damaged roads in the Houston area?

From crumbling streets and potholes, to the future of electric vehicles, this latest episode is filled with all kinds of answers and solutions.

Potholes have been a nuisance for drivers and the majority of our viewers want to see road improvements.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get potholes fixed? Our Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes got her hands dirty getting this work done with the Texas Department of Transportation out in Galveston County.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Why are there so many potholes on Houston streets? Answer: The City of Houston says, we have about 16,000 lane miles of city streets and potholes are bound to happen at any point. The City of Houston also says, because of our weather, Houstonians can expect to see potholes all year round. In other cities, more potholes happen in the winter and spring after cold temperatures, rain or snow.

HOUSTON – At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things HoustonQuestion: When are the potholes going to be fixed on Gellhorn Drive between Market St and Wallisville in the Pleasantville area ? Answer: After speaking with the city’s traffic department, Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes learned Houston Public Works continues to provide routine maintenance to Gellhorn Drive, including pothole repairs and panel replacements. Houston Public Works uses the pavement condition index, international roughness index and traffic volume data, as well as 311 call data to determine which streets need immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction. The community is urged to report potholes and street repair requests to 311.

CROSBY, Texas – A toddler was released from Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after a popcorn kernel was lodged in his throat last week. According to Natalie Ruiz, her 19-month-old son, Noah Martinez, was eating popcorn with his brother, when he began choking. Graves said her team struggled to reach Noah due to the treacherous conditions on West Crosby Street. According to Graves, the team made the call to airlift Noah to the hospital. The spokesperson also said it would be illegal for the county to work on the road, but they will be reaching out to the owner.